Air travel's 'green' future: Why food-waste fuel is a long-haul project
Debate over banning short-distance flights takes off, but the cons outweigh the pros
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All batteries in EU to be recyclable by 2027 at Spain's instigation
BATTERIES from mobile phones, laptops and even cars are among those that must be recyclable within the next four years in accordance with a new European Union regulation, as explained by Spain's minister for...
Overhaul of electricity 'time tariffs'? Solar power changes the debate
ELECTRICITY could become cheaper to use at more convenient hours in a hypothetical about-turn for household bills – and that's thanks to solar power.
Spain still unbeaten for blue-flagged beaches...since 1987
YET again and for the 36th year running, Spain holds the record for the highest number of blue-flagged beaches in the world, with its east-coast region of the Comunidad Valenciana having more than any other.
The big freeze – unusually low temperatures across much of Spain
Forecast lows of -9ºC mean that 13 Spanish regions in central and northern Spain are still on yellow alert for icy conditions according to the state meteorological agency, AEMET.
Joy in the ski resorts as the first major snowfalls of the season arrive
The first big snowfalls of the season started falling in the early hours of Monday morning and have brought smiles to the faces of skiers, snowboarders and ski resort staff alike.
Into the wild: 'Baby safari' at the BioParc
ELEPHANTS being born in the middle of Spain's third-largest city is not something that happens every day. In fact, until this month, it had never happened before.
Princess of Asturias Awards: Spain's home-grown ‘Nobel Prizes’ and their winners
WINNING a Nobel Prize might be the highest form of prestige on earth and the ultimate goal of every artist, scientist or public figurehead – but the next best thing has to be earning Spain's national version, a...
CEPSA and Etihad work together on creating 'green' airline fuel
SPANISH petroleum giant CEPSA has struck a deal with Etihad airlines to work on carbon-free flights in the near future, and will be undertaking extensive research on how to produce aircraft fuel from clean and renewable...
Iberdrola sets up its first-ever hybrid wind and solar energy plant
ELECTRICITY giant Iberdrola is extending its presence in the southern hemisphere, with its first-ever hybrid 'green' energy plant in the world.
Europe's only underwater museum: What to see there, and how to see it
EVEN people who struggle to stifle a yawn at the mention of the word 'history' shouldn't rule out visiting museums on trips to Spain – unless they also hate chocolate, toys, beer, arts and crafts, space,...
Spain's energy-cutting strategy – and surprising hints for householders
EVERY town council in Spain has been instructed to draw up an energy-saving plan by December 1 – and, although restrictions on Christmas lights have not been enforced, some have already announced a late-night switch...